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Before you put a horse between the shafts it is important to get the right harness. There are several different types of harness available. We will be looking at combined driving harness, pleasure driving harness, and draft harness. Parts of the harness and what they do will be covered as will be the fit. Different materials can be used to make harness, the pros and cons of leather and synthetic will be discussed. The differences between single and pair harness will also be covered. Multiple harnesses will be on hand to see and feel. Please leave your horse at home.

Carriages, forecarts, marathon vehicles, wagons and so much more! There are a multitude of horse-drawn vehicles available, we will discuss how to choose the right one for you, your horse, and the activity that you would like to participate in. We will also delve into carriage (and sleigh!) maintenance, fitting a vehicle, and shaft/pole selection. We will also briefly cover the history of carriage building in Michigan and Owosso.